What is HUNGER
HUNGER (Good Fun Corporation) is a multiplayer first-person extraction RPG set in an alternate Napoleonic Europe ravaged by war and a disease called "the Hunger". You go on Expeditions, gather resources, fight monsters and rival teams, then try to get out with your loot. Your base is the Chateau.
The studio stresses that this is an RPG, not a classic extraction shooter. CEO Maximilian Rea said the idea is to use the extraction loop the way Diablo does, without wearing the label. Players still search for "hunger extraction shooter", so that is how the game gets found.
- Modes: solo, duo or trio (3 players at most, no squads of 4). There is no single-player mode.
- PvPvE: in the same Expedition you meet monsters and other teams.
- No wipes: your progress stays, and Prestige lets you start a new Mastery path without a global reset.
- Age rating: 18+ on the Epic Games Store (extreme violence, strong language).
For gameplay details and test access, see Closed Beta and playtests and the beginner's guide.
When is the Early Access release date
No Early Access date has been announced. Steam shows "Coming soon" and Epic shows "Coming Soon". Here is what the studio actually said:
- Steam page: Early Access is planned "in 2026", and the game is expected to stay in Early Access for about two years.
- Missive XIII (September 4, 2026): "Our plan remains to launch Hunger into Early Access in 2026".
- Missive XIV (October 5, 2026): the Open Beta is still planned, but later than expected. Dates will come after the Closed Beta ends.
- The Server Slam (October 25, 2026) is meant to test servers and matchmaking "ahead of Early Access".
After Early Access starts, the first big content update is planned for roughly three to four months later, and the studio promises a "living roadmap".
Our take: with only a few weeks of the year left and the Open Beta still to be announced, 2026 is possible but not guaranteed. That is our own assessment, not a studio statement.
Test history and delays
| Stage | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tech Test 1 and 2 | dates not established | no announcements found in the sources we reached |
| Tech Test 3 | June 29 to July 8, 2026 (10:00 BST) | infrastructure test, extended by 48 hours |
| Closed Beta (fourth test) | from October 19, 2026 (10:00 BST, 11:00 in Poland) to October 26, 2026 (09:00 GMT, 10:00 in Poland) | end time marked "TBC", because Europe switches to winter time on October 25 |
| Server Slam | October 25, 2026 | server test ahead of Early Access |
| Open Beta | no date | details after the Closed Beta ends |
The Early Access target has slipped before: in 2025 media reported a start "in 2025" (IGN, April 2025) and "in the second half of 2025" (Epic, June 2025), while the current plan is 2026.
Everything we describe from the beta is the state of a test and may change before Early Access.
Price and microtransactions
The price has not been announced. The game is paid (not free to play), but Steam shows no price and no buy button. No editions have been announced either.
- The studio says the price will rise gradually as new content ships. Early Access buyers will likely pay less than after full launch (our reading of the statement, not a firm promise).
- Cosmetics (characters, bags, weapons) are mostly earned in the game as loot. Some cosmetic schemas require finishing specific questlines.
- No microtransactions have been announced.
- The Closed Beta is free, but you need to request access on Steam (Request Access).
Platforms: PC, consoles, Steam Deck
| Platform | Status |
|---|---|
| PC, Windows (Steam) | yes, the only platform today |
| PC, Epic Games Store | "Coming Soon" page |
| Consoles | studio goal "following Early Access", no date and no platform list |
| Steam Deck | no Verified status, nothing announced by the studio |
| macOS, Linux | no |
| Crossplay | not announced |
So there is no information on HUNGER for PS5 or Xbox: the studio only mentions "current-generation consoles" after Early Access. You need a Steam account, because the in-game friends list is your Steam friends.
Is HUNGER in other languages?
No. Steam lists English only: interface, full audio and subtitles. Epic also has English audio and text. There is no Polish, German or French version, and none has been announced. In-game names (Chateau, Expedition, the Living, Masteries, Prestige) stay in English in our guides too.
PC requirements and graphics
There are no official requirements: minimum and recommended are "TBC" on both Steam and Epic. Sites listing "predicted" requirements are giving unofficial estimates, so we do not repeat them.
What is known for sure:
- The game uses the kernel-level anti-cheat Easy Anti-Cheat. If you get the "Easy Anti-Cheat is not installed" error, run InstallEasyAntiCheat.bat from the EasyAntiCheat folder or launch Steam as administrator.
- AMD FSR 4 was added in the beta (update of October 20, 2026), and the studio mentions "continued optimisation across the entire game".
- Players report a resolution scaling bug with DLSS and FSR in the beta: some say that picking DLSS changes neither the image nor the FPS. These are Reddit reports, not studio confirmation.
- Players also describe stutters and heavy load on a single CPU core. Those are opinions, not measurements.
When the studio publishes requirements, we will update this article.
The studio: Good Fun Corporation
Good Fun Corporation (formerly Black Matter) is an independent studio founded by members of the original team behind Hell Let Loose. Maximilian Rea is CEO and lead developer on HUNGER. HUNGER is currently the studio's only announced game, though it has "multiple long term projects". The game is built on Unreal Engine 5.
Popularity
The game passed 500,000 wishlists on Steam (studio press release of October 5, 2026). Interest exceeded the studio's expectations, which is why the Open Beta slipped and the Closed Beta was expanded. In our radar, "hunger early access", "hunger good fun corporation" and "hunger extraction shooter" are the most searched phrases.
Player feedback after the beta is mixed: people praise the atmosphere and potential, criticize performance, controls and balance, and some complain that veterans have an edge in PvP.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HUNGER release date (Early Access)?
It has not been announced. The studio plans a 2026 launch. The Closed Beta runs from October 19 to October 26, 2026, and the Server Slam is on October 25, 2026.
How much does HUNGER cost?
The price has not been announced. Steam shows no price, and the studio says it will rise as content is added. The Closed Beta is free after you request access.
Is HUNGER on PS5 and Xbox?
Not yet. The game is PC only. Consoles are a goal after Early Access, with no date.
Is HUNGER in other languages?
No. The game has English interface, audio and subtitles only.
Is it an extraction shooter?
The studio calls it an extraction RPG: the Expedition, loot, escape loop is like an extraction shooter, but there are levels up to 100, Mastery trees and deep crafting. We cover weapons in weapons and gear.
